Unique Identification Authority Of India

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Unique Identification Authority of India

The Parliament, earlier this month, passed an amendment bill which allows voluntary use of Aadhaar as proof of identity for users to open bank accounts and get mobile phone connections. (Photo: File | PTI)

UIDAI to soon select adjudicating officer for inquiry in contravention cases

According to the source UIDAI hopes to select the adjudicating officer in next month and half.

21 Jul 2019 1:06 PM

The data is encrypted and secured in the depository, which is not connected with internet, and there was no possibility of leakage or security breach and in the last seven years there has not been a single breach of data. (Photo: File)

UIDAI to initiate stricter protection law for Aadhaar data

In a powerpoint presentation in the apex court, CEO of UIDAI made it clear that a leakage of Aadhaar data and security breach have no basis.

27 Mar 2018 6:08 PM

Prasad added that there have been instances of concerns being raised on the security of Aadhaar data. (Photo: PTI)

Aadhaar to be address, age proof for driving licence: Govt draft notification

It said draft notification to amend the form of application for licence to drive motor vehicle and of driving licence has been submitted.

09 Feb 2018 7:00 PM

A statement issued by the PCI stated that chairman Justice Chandramauli Kumar Prasad has viewed with concern the reports of registration of an FIR against the Tribune Newspaper.

Aadhaar FIR: PCI chairman seeks full report in case

Prima facie satisfied that the reason affects freedom of the press taking suo-motu cognisance of the issue under direction of the chairman.

11 Jan 2018 2:20 AM

Agencies that don’t migrate to the new system to offer this extra option to their users by the stipulated deadline will face financial disincentives. (Photo: representational | file)

‘Virtual ID’ to make Aadhaar secure

Random 16-digit number can be given to agencies for verification.

11 Jan 2018 1:52 AM

Virtual ID will be a temporary and revocable 16 digit random number mapped to a person's Aadhaar number. (Photo:File)

UIDAI introduces 'virtual ID' to strengthen Aadhaar data privacy

Virtual ID will give users the option of not sharing their Aadhaar number at the time of authentication.

10 Jan 2018 4:25 PM

India needs to quickly realise that given the nation’s increasing reliance on Aadhaar without doing adequate homework on the security of the Aadhaar ecosystem, we are really playing with fire.

Plug Aadhaar loopholes, make it more secure

Aadhaar represents a journey. Let us all take steps to make this journey more enjoyable and less cumbersome.

09 Jan 2018 1:30 AM

No justice, only politics of vendetta: Shatrughan on FIR on journo

A media report claimed that it received an offer to buy access into the Aadhaar database in exchange of only Rs 500.

08 Jan 2018 5:33 PM

American whistleblower Edward Snowden said the Aadhaar database conceived and introduced by the Indian government can also be misused and abuse. (Photo: AFP)

No matter the laws, result is always abuse: Snowden on Aadhaar breach

The UIDAI on Thursday said the Aadhaar data including biometric information is fully safe and secure.

05 Jan 2018 3:51 PM

The statement comes amid news reports that anonymous sellers were offering unrestricted access to Aadhaar details for Rs 500 over WhatsApp.

Aadhaar misuse traceable: UIDAI

Says Aadhaar data fully safe, refutes reports of a breach.

05 Jan 2018 2:31 AM

Aadhaar wallet app is the first government run wallet app for money transfers that enables digitisation of money and prevents theft or fraud.

Decoding the Aadhaar conundrum

An address proof acceptable for almost all facilities like a new bank account, passport, license, etc.

31 Dec 2017 12:04 AM

A bench, comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud, said the larger bench would commence hearing on these petitions in the last week of November this year. (Photo: Representational)

SC to form Constitution bench to hear pleas against Aadhaar

The Consitution bench will begin hearing the pleas in the last week of November.

30 Oct 2017 4:20 PM

UIDAI is the nodal body responsible for rolling out Aadhaar. (Photo: File)

From September, Aadhaar enrolment only at govt centres: UIDAI

UIDAI has said the process of shifting enrolment operations to such centres should be completed by August 31, 2017.

02 Jul 2017 3:07 PM

Beginning April 1, people living in rural areas need to have Aadhaar under MGNREGS that mandates 100 days work for a household annually.

Wrap-up: More ‘banking’ on Aadhaar

Aadhaar has been made compulsory to file Income-Tax returns or applying for PAN, which also needs to be linked to Aadhaar.

19 Jun 2017 1:45 AM

Delhi: 2 held for running fake Aadhaar card racket

A complaint was received from Arun Singh, deputy director of the UIDAI, that issues Aadhaar cards.

05 Jun 2017 10:43 AM

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